smoke filled rooms
- backroomPrivate space for dealings
- cigarWrapped tobacco for smoking
- hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
- politicsGovernmental power struggles
- dealsAgreements or distributions
bourbon · poker · conspiracy · negotiations · jazz · speakeasy · whiskey · closed doors · power brokers · ashtrays · secretive · murky · stale · ventilation · lounges · cigars · shadowy · plotting
- corruptioncorruption, graft, kickbacks, bribery, bribes
political transparency
smoke filled roomsopen primaries
Nominating contests allowing unaffiliated voters
sunshine laws · televised debates · freedom of information · transparency · public debate
democratic participation
smoke filled roomsgrassroots democracy
Political engagement from ordinary citizens
direct democracy · voter participation · ballot box · people's choice · participatory democracy
physical environment
smoke filled roomsfresh air
Unenclosed outdoor atmosphere
open air · outdoor spaces · fresh breeze · clean air · clear skies